Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill

Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill

England
List entry 1020621
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dodderhill is a complex archaeological site in Worcestershire that comprises evidence of Roman, Saxon, and medieval occupation. The site contains the remains of a Roman fort dating to the first century AD, which was subsequently occupied during the Saxon period when a church was established there. A medieval hospital was later constructed at the location, reflecting the site's continued importance as a place of religious and community significance through successive periods. The layering of these three distinct phases of use demonstrates the long-term occupation and evolving functions of this location across more than a thousand years of English history.

Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill?

Dodderhill is a complex archaeological site in Worcestershire that comprises evidence of Roman, Saxon, and medieval occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020621.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill?

Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City walls: section extending 50ft (15m) between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage (10.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (10.2 km), City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place (10.3 km).

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